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Podcast: Digital Health Heavyweights
Episode: Episode 11: Shawn Ellis, Managing Partner at Distributed Ventures
Description: Welcome back to another fantastic episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Shawn Ellis, managing partner at Distributed Ventures. Shawn shares his journey into healthcare and venture capital, discussing his experiences at Sevenwire Ventures and Zest Health. He emphasizes the importance of empathy, time management, and understanding founder dynamics in the venture capital space. Shawn also provides insights into evaluating founders, the role of board members, and the significance of leveraging networks for startup success. In this conversation, Shawn Ellis discusses the intricacies of early-stage investing, particularly in healthcare startups. He emphasizes the importance of understanding...